Shelton State men win ACCC basketball tournament

Published: Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11:22 p.m.

HANCEVILLE | Barry Mohun won his seventh Alabama Community College Conference Championship in 15 years and his second in three years Saturday night when Shelton State defeated Gadsden State 80-75 in the championship game.

“I'm real proud of our guys this year,” Mohun said. “It wasn't a pretty championship, but our guys never quit, they just kept playing hard. I'm really proud of them.”

Shelton State's Jacob Perry, who scored 22 points in the championship game, was named the tournament's MVP. Three of his Buccaneers teammates joined him on the all-tournament team, including Ladarius Tabb, D'Arieal Franklin and Raheem England.

Tabb scored 13 points in the championship game and Franklin 12. Gadsden State's high scorer was Zack Owens with 20 points.

Shelton State (25-8) clinches a spot in the NJCAA Tournament with the state title. Play begins in Hutchinson, Kan., on March 18. Shelton State's opponent will be announced Monday.

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